husky-lab mix

Question
I am looking for a dog that I can train to be a good protector of me as well as a great friend. I like big dogs and have had mostly labs. I was looking through the dogs for adoption from my humane society and a husky-lab mix caught my eye. I am not sure about how trainable and loveable huskies are however I have always really wanted a husky and this little female is the cutest puppy I have ever seen. So really I am wondering if it would be an one person type of dog, friendly, trainable, and an out of doors lover. I would love to get this pup but feel I need to know more about what its personality may be like before making my decision.

Answer
The Husky is not a guarding breed and very unlike the Lab in temperament.  A first generation mix would likely demonstrate tendencies from both breeds but it's impossible to tell without a temperament test and evaluation.  You'd be much better off adopting an adult dog, whose temperament is already formed and who can be more easily predicted in terms of future behavior.  I don't know what you mean by "train to be a good protector"...this sort of training is never a good idea unless you are a professional and really know what you're doing.  You're better off getting an adult of a breed that is known for herding/guarding or work related to guarding, such as a GSD mix (German Shepard), second or third generation Rottweiler or Doberman mix, etc.  You might go to the humane society and explain what you want.  (IF this is a "humane society" and not a municipal shelter, where no one is likely to know much.)  Humane societies are no-kill shelters which take in dogs that have been removed from homes or surrendered by owners.  These places usually have (somewhat) experienced trainers (usually pro bono, meaning they're volunteers) and usually have other volunteers who interact with the dogs.  Temperament is normally evaluated and these places are very careful to try to match a dog with the appropriate home.  Go to the humane society, ask for a walk through (tour of the dogs) and ask questions.  You might just find the right dog for your situation.